In the early 20th century Korea’s national anthem was sung to the tune of the Scottish folk song “Auld Lang Syne.” After the creation of the Republic of Korea in 1948, the country kept the song’s lyrics but gave it new music.

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How Do Countries Choose Their Capital Cities?

London, England. Tokyo, Japan. Buenos Aires, Argentina. They all make our lists of places to visit, and they’re also national capitals—each city being the seat of its country’s government. But how are capital cities chosen, anyway? Location is often key. Many countries choose a geographically